| A | B |
|---|
| truncate | downsize or shorten by cutting off the end |
| baneful | causing woe or distress; deadly |
| circumspect | prudent; cautious |
| admonish | to warn or caution in counsel |
| tantamount | of equal value or significance |
| neologism | a new word or phrase; a new usage of a word |
| respite | a period of rest or relief |
| capitulate | to surrender; give up or give in |
| aphorism | concise statement of truth |
| confute | to argue or point out error |
| dexterous | adroit or skillful in the use of one's body |
| entice | to lure; to attract |
| indolent | lazy |
| perfunctory | unenthusiastic, listless; careless |
| vapid | without liveliness; dull; spiritless |
| visage | a face or facial expression |
| slovenly | messy; characteristic of a slob |
| stolid | showing little emotion or pain |
| taciturn | untalkative by nature |
| egregious | extremely bad; flagrant |
